Scientific heuristic method as controlled-discovery teaching

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Evidence · 2 claims (2 for) · 1 study (1 causal), q2 · 0 of 1 report an effect size · 2 claims rest on one study

Description

The scientific heuristic method is a mathematics teaching approach the article contrasts with direct instruction, in which mathematics appears as a finished body of knowledge. It is described as "concerned with those of controlled discoveries", where learning arises from students' reactions to situations and assumptions are scrutinized as further realities are revealed. The teacher acts as facilitator and participant-guide, creating an environment where students inquire and discuss freely, and students proceed at their own pace.

Design Implications

Context

Requirements

• A teacher who facilitates rather than acts as the authority, creating situations where free discussion takes place among students
• Practice tasks given after the lesson so students apply what they learned

Constraints

• The study applied it only to selected college algebra topics (real numbers, sets, linear equations, factoring, inequalities, rational expressions) with AMA International University-Bahrain freshmen

Target Learners

• freshmen college algebra students

Learning Goals

• college algebra achievement
• mathematical problem solving

Claims

• Scientific Heuristic Outperforms Direct Instruction Posttest [+M]
• Higher Pass Proportion Scientific Heuristic Group [+M]

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Key Sources

• Lina S. Calucag. (2016). Divergence of Scientific Heuristic Method and Direct Algebraic Instruction. Journal of Education and Practice, Vol.7, No.3. https://www.iiste.org

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title	Scientific heuristic method as controlled-discovery teaching
description	The scientific heuristic method is a mathematics teaching approach the article contrasts with direct instruction, in which mathematics appears as a finished body of knowledge.
status	review
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